Diamondbacks reinstate Cody Ross; designate Ryan Rowland-Smith

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to welcome Cody Ross back to the lineup.

The team announced Friday it had reinstated the outfielder from the 15-day disabled list. In a corresponding move, the team designated relief pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment.

Ross, 30, suffered a dislocated hip on Aug. 11 while running to first base. It cut his first season as D-back short, and he finished the campaign batting .278 with eight home runs and 38 RBI. In nine rehab games with Triple-A Reno this season, he hit .290 with one double and seven RBI.

The 31-year-old Rowland-Smith appeared in six games this season, posting an ERA of 4.91 in 7.1 innings of work.

And in a non-related move, the team outrighted right-handed pitcher Alex Sanabia to Reno Thursday.